Off Topic is a nightlife spot in Centro Storico, Turin.
Off Topic in Turin's Centro is the Arci-club indie and jazz live-music room, with smaller-stage programming and a bar that doubles as a community space.
Tip: Arci card at the door, 8 euros; programming runs Sept-May, summer events outside.
Address: Via Pallavicino 35, 10138 Torino, Turin
Sky Bar inside Piano35 atop Renzo Piano's Intesa Sanpaolo skyscraper in Turin pours aperitivo with the city panorama from 35 floors up. Reservation only for the upper bar.
Tip: Reserve from a week ahead for sunset slots; aperitivo a la carte around 25 euros.
Mad Dog Social Club is Turin's Anglo-Saxon speakeasy on Via Maria Vittoria, vaulted ceilings, exposed brick, classic-era cocktails and jazz nights from Tuesday to Sunday.
Tip: Tuesday is jazz night; classic Manhattans are the order.
Banco Vini e Alimenti in Turin's Centro is the cult walk-in natural-wine bar that runs until 02:00 Tuesday to Saturday. Vinyl jazz, Piedmontese tapas, no reservations.
Tip: Arrive by 18:45 for a seat; pour-by-the-glass changes nightly.
Sky Bar inside Piano35 atop Renzo Piano's Intesa Sanpaolo skyscraper in Turin pours aperitivo with the city panorama from 35 floors up. Reservation only for the upper bar.
Tip: Reserve from a week ahead for sunset slots; aperitivo a la carte around 25 euros.
Mad Dog Social Club is Turin's Anglo-Saxon speakeasy on Via Maria Vittoria, vaulted ceilings, exposed brick, classic-era cocktails and jazz nights from Tuesday to Sunday.
Tip: Tuesday is jazz night; classic Manhattans are the order.
Banco Vini e Alimenti in Turin's Centro is the cult walk-in natural-wine bar that runs until 02:00 Tuesday to Saturday. Vinyl jazz, Piedmontese tapas, no reservations.
Tip: Arrive by 18:45 for a seat; pour-by-the-glass changes nightly.
Hiroshima Mon Amour opened in 1986 in Turin's Lingotto, the city's main programming venue for electronic, indie and alternative live and DJ. Two rooms, late hours, Arci-cards required.
Tip: Arci card at the door, about 8 euros, even with a paid ticket; the room is far south so plan the return.
Spazio 211 in Turin's Aurora is a small but active concert and club room on Via Cigna programming indie, electronic and alternative touring acts. Two stages, courtyard summer programme.
Tip: Arci card required; the summer outdoor programme on the courtyard is the city's best August dancing.
